Apple TV

The YouTube app is available in the App Store for Apple TV (4th and 5th generations). This version of the YouTube app, which includes new features like video previews, makes it easier than ever to find popular content across YouTube on topics like comedy, gaming, news, and more.

Note: YouTube relies on VP9, the industry leading open-source codec, for distribution and playback of 4K videos. Using VP9 results in less buffering, faster startup, and higher video quality. The Apple TV 4K model (5th generation) does not support VP9, and therefore we can’t deliver 4K resolution on this device.

Sign in to YouTube on Apple TV

If you’re using the YouTube app on Apple TV (3rd, 4th, and 5th generation), you can follow the directions below to sign in with your Google account.

Sign in with your mobile device

Make sure your mobile device is on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV.

Sign in to the YouTube app on your phone.

Go to the Sign in screen in the YouTube app on your TV.

The YouTube app on your TV will automatically search for your mobile device. Once they are paired, you will see a notification on your mobile screen that says Tap to begin TV sign in. Tap the account icon .

Tap Continue as <Your name>.

On the "Allow Account Access" screen, tap Allow.

A notification on your mobile screen will let you know that "You are signing in to your TV," then that "You're now signed in to the TV."

Sign in on your TV

Step 1: Find the activation code and sign in

Navigate to the Sign in screen in the YouTube app and stay on this screen until you've completed the remaining steps.

Any Google+ pages managed by your account. These will show up whether or not they are linked to a YouTube channel. Be sure to select a Google+ page that is linked to a YouTube channel. If you select a Google+ page that doesn't have a YouTube channel, you won't be able to sign in.

Step 3: Complete the activation process

Once you've selected an account, enter the activation code shown in the YouTube app on your TV.